Transcript The Air & Waste Management Association

The Air & Waste Management
Association
An Opportunity for the
Environmental Professional
Why A&WMA?
INFORMATION
to advance your understanding
NETWORKING
to expand your opportunities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
to enhance your career
Highlights of who we are
A not-for-profit technical, scientific,
and educational organization, the
Air & Waste Management
Association has been a leader in
the global environmental
management community since
1907.
Highlights of who we are
• Individuals from government, industry,
consulting, and academia with
professional interest in discussing air
pollution, waste management, and other
critical environmental issues.
• Close to 8800 members
• 65 countries
Today, members look to A&WMA for
technical knowledge, professional
development, networking opportunities,
public education, and outreach events.
Environmental Information
• Peer-reviewed Journal
• EM magazine
(monthly)
• Web site www.awma.org
• Membership directory
(online and print)
• Conference
proceedings, technical
publications and CDs,
and other materials
Professional Development
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Conferences
Workshops
Web casts
Education courses
Participation in Councils
QEP training
Leadership opportunities
Co-sponsored meetings
E-learning center
Professional Support
• Business Partners program
• Buyers guide
• Advertising directed towards
the professional
• Insurances
• Exhibits at meetings
• Product showcases
• Directory
• Networking
Public Education & Outreach
• Education Council
– Environmental
Resource Guides
• Sections & Chapters
(local activities)
• Student Chapters
• Scholarship programs
Annual Conferences
• 2003 San Diego, CA
• 2004 Indianapolis, IN
• 2005 Minneapolis, MN
• 2006 New Orleans, LA
• 2007 Pittsburgh, PA
Association Strategic Direction
• Core Purpose
– To improve environmental knowledge and decisions by
providing a neutral forum for exchanging information.
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Environmental responsibility
Ethical behavior
Professional
Open communication
Quality member service
Life-long learning
2006 Goals & Strategies
• A&WMA will be the primary resource for
environmental knowledge exchange, professional
development and education for its members.
• A&WMA will be a recognized public source of
credible environmental information and knowledge.
• A&WMA will be a recognized leader in creating
strategic partnerships to advance the collective
success of the environmental community.
Become a member now!
www.awma.org